rundlet

American  

[ruhnd-lit] / ˈrʌnd lɪt /

noun

1. an old British measure of capacity, about 15 imperial gallons (68 liters).

2. a small cask.

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rundlet British  

/ ˈrʌndlɪt /

noun

1. obsolete a liquid measure, generally about 15 gallons

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Etymology

Origin of rundlet

1350–1400; Middle English rondelet; roundlet

Example Sentences

“The Knight Chair at UNC-Chapel Hill is endowed in perpetuity,” the director of the foundation’s journalism program, Karen Rundlet, said in an emailed statement.

From Seattle Times

Powder, the barrel or rundlet of 7 lbs. goes for a piece.

From Project Gutenberg

Abigail, the eldest daughter, went to her father's sleigh, and taking out a large rundlet, which might contain two or three gallons, poured the contents into a couple of pails.

From Project Gutenberg

I cried to the fellow that had just entered the hold with a handful of biscuits and a little rundlet of burnt wine.

From Project Gutenberg

“Here’s Malvoisie for thee, Hubert,” said one of the company, dipping into the rundlet.

From Project Gutenberg